In a typical fundraising auction, 10% to 20% of the crowd will actively participate in the live auction. Among those participating, I’ve observed some distinct personalities. From Starters to Buyers, here are my live auction bidder archetypes.
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Vasectomies, vaginal tightening, cosmetic surgery, IVF treatments and other sexually-charged donations have found their way into fundraising auctions. Here are some ideas for selling awkward donations.
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With few exceptions, the best time to close the silent auction is before your live auction begins. Guests will bid in your live auction and donate to your paddle raiser more freely when they know exactly what they’ve already bought in your silent auct…
Continue readingHere’s a benefit auction that breaks the rules. Their successful formula is an afternoon event with a low $25 ticket, a casual dress code and no food.
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Auctions are a perfect pairing to fundraising. Goods and services are generously donated leaving wide margins for the bottom line. Here are some tips to use the auction vehicle to take your auction to new heights. Procurement & Donations The old adage, garbage in garbage out pertains to auctions too! Request donations that will30
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Continue readingWhen it comes to the live auction portion of your auction fundraiser, are you “normal?” Does your school /nonprofit sell a typical number of live items? Find out here.
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When it comes to the live auction portion of your auction fundraiser, are you “normal?” Does your school /nonprofit sell a typical number of live items? Find out here.
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I’ve reviewed the results of the year. Want to guess the most common school auction item from this past spring season? Tickets to Taylor Swift’s 1989 concert tour. Here’s what we can learn from this. When popular performers stage shows in your city, buying two or four seats to the show can become a popular« Continue Reading »
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When you’re selling a “bad” item, beef it up with a strong live auction item display.
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A prospective client called me, frustrated that her previous auctioneer embarrassed her donors by starting items much too high. Here’s what I said.
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